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COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for emergency use. Learn the process to get yourself ready for when a vaccine is available to you.

This is going to be so much fun!! Who is gonna join us? Drop a Gif!!!

Whoa!!! Thats alot of services for our Seniors! So proud to be apart of SeniorAge!

Who's ready to play BINGO! This week's session takes place Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm (30 minutes earlier than last week). Be sure to follow our link www.ma...kingagingmoreengaging.com then go to the Get Social tab to get your bingo card and zoom link. It's been a fun past two weeks... join us! See more

For your safety. The Center is closed today due to inclement weather. For immediate assistance, call 417-862-0762 or call 911 if it is an emergency.

Caregiving can be strenuous, hard work and the need for reliable help in the home right now is on the rise! That's why SeniorAge is expanding their Independent ...Provider List. Interested individuals should be able to assist seniors with heavy housekeeping; help balance clients with a gait belt; move boxes; and assist with bathing, cleaning, cooking, errands/shopping. We are also seeing an increased need for transportation to and from appointments and to accompany clients to outpatient surgery, including overnight help in the home following surgery. If you are interested in being listed on our "Independent Provider List," give us a call at 417-862-0762. We will send you a Service Provider Profile packet. Passing a background check through the Family Care Safety Registry is required. Seniors need our help. You can be there for them.

Get connected to information. A new newsletter is about to be released. If you would like to receive SeniorAge news via email, send us your information (name, address, email) to [email protected]. You'll be first to know the latest and greatest.

Our Treva Warrick will be speaking at 1 pm on Thursday! Make sure you listen in!!!

Tomorrow is BINGO day! Join the fun live with us at 11:30 am. Go to www.makingagingmoreengaging.com to get the link to the zoom call and to get your bingo card under the Get Social tab. We had a great time last week... ready to do it again.

With limited availability, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has prioritized vaccine distribution into phases: Phase 1B The Missouri Departm...ent of Health and Senior services has sectioned Phase 1B of vaccine rollout into three tiers. Phase 1B groups include high risk individuals, people 65 and older and some essential workers (critical infrastructure). To see which tier you may fall under, visit the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department does not yet have a timeline for vaccine distribution. You can sign up for email updates to ensure you know the latest developments and vaccine news by clicking here. https://health.springfieldmo.gov//COVID19-FinishStrongSGF-

Getting a flu shot helps protect friends, family, the people you care for and the people who care for you. It’s worth it. https://health.mo.gov/flu

Today can be Giving Wednesday. Tomorrow can be Giving Thursday. The day after can be Giving Friday, etc. Doesn't matter the day of the week, Giving can help those that need it the most. SeniorAge has been a vital "Life Preserver" for Seniors, especially during this year. By giving, you will be helping SeniorAge help our Seniors.

Here is a great TAX TIP TUESDAY from the IRS ... Staying Safe on the internet. (It's a little lengthy for a post but well worth the read!) Tips to help people ...stay safe online These days most people are spending more time at home and a lot more time online. Whether people are online for work, school, a virtual gathering or shopping, online security is more important than ever. Everyone should be mindful of risks they may encounter when they share devices, shop online and interact on social media. Taxpayers might find the online security overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Even those who aren't super tech-savvy can stay safe online. Remember security is important. No one should reveal too much information about themselves. People can keep data secure by only providing what is necessary. This reduces online exposure to scammers and criminals. For example, birthdays, addresses, age and especially Social Security numbers are some things that should not be shared freely. In fact, people should not routinely carry a Social Security card in their wallet or purse. Use software with firewall and anti-virus protections. People should make sure security software is always turned on and can automatically update. They should encrypt sensitive files stored on computers. Sensitive files include things like tax records, school transcripts and college applications. They should use strong, unique passwords for each account. They should also be sure all family members have comprehensive anti-virus protection for their devices, particularly on shared devices. Learn to recognize and avoid scams. Everyone should be on the lookout for scams. Thieves use phishing emails, threatening phone calls and texts to pose as IRS employees or other legitimate government or law enforcement agencies. People should remember to never click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails. If someone calls asking for personal information, people should not to give out such details. Protect personal data. Adults should advise children and teens and other young users to shop at reputable online retailers. They should treat personal information like cash and shouldn’t leave it lying around. Know the risk of public Wi-Fi. Connection to public Wi-Fi is convenient and often free, but it may not be safe. Hackers and cybercriminals can easily steal personal information from these networks. Always use a virtual private network when connecting to public Wi-Fi.